Elmer Brown vs. Unknown Hamilton — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Elmer Brown posted a stronger line than Unknown Hamilton. Elmer Brown posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.48 vs 8.1) and WHIP (1.447 vs 2.400). By the career numbers, Elmer Brown had the better of this comparison — though ERA and WHIP alone don't account for era, park factors, or the defenses each pitcher worked behind.